I found one with 50k kilometres in PERFECT condition listed for 4000€. Literally everything looks like it's new. Perfect service record, perfect looking interior, same thing with outerior. I'm honestly thinking of buying one.
"Saving the planet doesn't start with buying a brandnew electric car." - Thank you! You are not the only one thinking this ;-) A couple a month ago I bought a 1999 C70 2.4 Turbo. It's such a great car! Before that I had a 1999 V70, loved it to death, literally.
...just came across your channel and from that speech about looking after what we have, instead of buying new... I have subscribed... you are 100% correct. Too many perfectly good cars have been needlessly scrapped (the scrapage scheme from 10 years ago is a prime example of that)... also love the volvo...
I am getting a C70 T5 in a few months! They are amazing cars and future classics for sure. Great car and I love that colour - yes Saffron Pearl is the best, followed by Dawn Blue Pearl - mine is silver on a 51-plate but very low mileage and buying from a friend's dad.
Lowering the car does so much for its cornering ability. Definitely needs a strut brace too, but even just on -30mm springs its like a whole different car. I've only got the 2.0T but it's at 210hp and can keep up with a RX8 (190) in the corners and straights.
I've got the convertible 2.0T. Remap to 210 to give it the power it needs, -30mm springs to make it not understeer round a slight bend, poly bush top engine mount to stop the insane wheel hop when spinning the wheels. I wouldn't want anything else. The 24-28mpg isn't great but its also not terrible I guess
Have you tried to mitigate the infamous cowl shake of which the Convertible? I have ‘04 T5, put a strut brace and it only made it slightly better and now dash cracks over the slightest bump even though car only has 40000 miles or so… I’ve read putting a tow bar helps too!
Keep the car, fully agree with you! My C70 Conv. is 18 yrs old, still running very smooth and will do so most likely for many other years to come, that‘s true sustainability from my point of view.
i have a 1999 T5 c70 convertible.. the car goes above like 200km/hr like nothing. mine has around 189000km full volvo service history from new. i use it only in summer.
Wish I could find a decent running one here in the states that hasn't been beaten to death. Occasionally, convertibles pop up, but try finding a hardtop... want one to go alongside my S60R. Would KILL for an original Saint looking car with manual trans... Your RANT is one I make a lot! You are spot on - the very most ecologically friendly car is an old car that we are not expending new materials on. THANK YOU!
I had a 99 C70 T5 manual Coupe pumped up to 300hp with Ferrita downpipe etc...it made 285km/h GPS confirmed on German Autobahn...it just pulled and pulled...and that sound, I had a 2.75" double exhaust on it. Tgis Was tge car that gave me the most joy out of all cars I had up to now...stupid me sold it because it was too expensive using ut as daily with 100km work way per day
Just found your channel and in love. Great review and look forward to more. 👍👍. Thank you for the great content. Hope you got to pick up the youngsters from school ok. 😁😁
Great video Geoff, think you gave the volvo an accurate, entertaining review. I bought a late registed Saffron 03 C70 manual 2.3hpt 60k(now on 89k) 7 years ago, best car I have ever owned(I also currently own a LHD 1990 golf Gti G60 supercharged and a 1992 BMW E34 3.8 M5 5spd) totally reliable (a £69 bosch turbo pressure sensor in all that time, along with normal preventative maintenance) just keeps on going. The volvo C70 ticks all the boxes,stunning looks(what was volvo thinking?) ultra reliable, zero rust,extremely comfortable and has the performance when you need it. I was also lucky enough to purchase a manual c70 2.4lpt convertible, no mot, working roof recently for the measly some of £320(rescued from foreseeable scrapyard doom) a few minor jobs later, bit of paintwork and now have a stunning summertime cruiser for less than a£1000 If your on the look out for a fantastic reliable future classic for peanuts, that can be used all year round, can't think of a better choice We'll done Geoff (and Volvo) for providing a great video 👍
My philosophy toward cars exactly! I love my two old Volvos and will likely keep them until one of us dies! I have a Saab friend, a Cadillac friend, and an Oldsmobile friend who look at their “old outdated” cars the same way. 😉
I tend to agree with the hard top that the Saab was minor compared to that, however when you talk about ragtops…. I would argue that the Saab 93 is much better
You are so right, this car has much life left, the Volvo seats will be great for your back, much money has been spent but some &*^% would prefer to cut the cat off... Like you this makes no sense to me on any level!
😂is it wasteful I’ve just picked up a out of mot c70 gt 20lt lpt with 101000 and a pet leak £250 I’m scraping after I’ve pulled the orange/tan interior for sale😂 and premium stereo package headlights bonnet bumper n 17”wheels all going in my diesel 70 🤦♂️👍✌️
Beautiful ride and you are so right about people who discard there excellent vehicles after taking extraordinary care of them! Total dumbass’s, he ha! There Stupidity is your well deserved Reward! All Volvos are over engineered with love n Quality n Beauty! I love my V40 that I just bought for an excellent price!😊
1999 to 2004 then they released the hard top convertibles possibly the ugliest Volvo ever. The first edition coupe and soft top still are great looking cars ✅️💗
And so true about people so willing to throw away anything that remotely costs money
Isn't it?! It drives me mad.
Just picked one up. Thanks for the info!
I found one with 50k kilometres in PERFECT condition listed for 4000€. Literally everything looks like it's new. Perfect service record, perfect looking interior, same thing with outerior. I'm honestly thinking of buying one.
"Saving the planet doesn't start with buying a brandnew electric car." - Thank you! You are not the only one thinking this ;-)
A couple a month ago I bought a 1999 C70 2.4 Turbo. It's such a great car! Before that I had a 1999 V70, loved it to death, literally.
...just came across your channel and from that speech about looking after what we have, instead of buying new... I have subscribed... you are 100% correct. Too many perfectly good cars have been needlessly scrapped (the scrapage scheme from 10 years ago is a prime example of that)... also love the volvo...
I am getting a C70 T5 in a few months! They are amazing cars and future classics for sure. Great car and I love that colour - yes Saffron Pearl is the best, followed by Dawn Blue Pearl - mine is silver on a 51-plate but very low mileage and buying from a friend's dad.
Dawn Blue Pearl is good!
2.0t also had low pressure as well although they did do a 2.0t t5 high pressure in Italy I think due to the emissions
Because of italian taxation
Beautiful classic sports coupe. Power, luxury, style and very unique
The 2.3 T5 is the one to have, I had a cabriolet, great in a straight line, can't corner for shit, however comfortable and remarkably good on fuel.
Honestly! Where does he keeps finding these damn cars! Has george got deep pockets??
Lowering the car does so much for its cornering ability. Definitely needs a strut brace too, but even just on -30mm springs its like a whole different car. I've only got the 2.0T but it's at 210hp and can keep up with a RX8 (190) in the corners and straights.
Lovely car Geoff. Wife had a Volvo C70 Cabriolet when we lived in Frog land. 240 bhp 0-60 6.4 secks.
going into the 5th year of owning my 2.3 t5 absolutely love it
I've got the convertible 2.0T. Remap to 210 to give it the power it needs, -30mm springs to make it not understeer round a slight bend, poly bush top engine mount to stop the insane wheel hop when spinning the wheels. I wouldn't want anything else. The 24-28mpg isn't great but its also not terrible I guess
Have you tried to mitigate the infamous cowl shake of which the Convertible? I have ‘04 T5, put a strut brace and it only made it slightly better and now dash cracks over the slightest bump even though car only has 40000 miles or so… I’ve read putting a tow bar helps too!
Keep the car, fully agree with you! My C70 Conv. is 18 yrs old, still running very smooth and will do so most likely for many other years to come, that‘s true sustainability from my point of view.
I have a C30 T5. It's the bees knees. I lusted over this bad boy when I was a kid.
This is why I love Volvo's. The care the owners give them.
i have a 1999 T5 c70 convertible.. the car goes above like 200km/hr like nothing. mine has around 189000km full volvo service history from new. i use it only in summer.
Wish I could find a decent running one here in the states that hasn't been beaten to death. Occasionally, convertibles pop up, but try finding a hardtop... want one to go alongside my S60R. Would KILL for an original Saint looking car with manual trans...
Your RANT is one I make a lot! You are spot on - the very most ecologically friendly car is an old car that we are not expending new materials on. THANK YOU!
Lovely looking car ,your rant is spot on unfortunately we life in a throw away society.i hope whoever wins it treats it to a bit of tlc
I had a 99 C70 T5 manual Coupe pumped up to 300hp with Ferrita downpipe etc...it made 285km/h GPS confirmed on German Autobahn...it just pulled and pulled...and that sound, I had a 2.75" double exhaust on it. Tgis Was tge car that gave me the most joy out of all cars I had up to now...stupid me sold it because it was too expensive using ut as daily with 100km work way per day
Just found your channel and in love. Great review and look forward to more. 👍👍. Thank you for the great content. Hope you got to pick up the youngsters from school ok. 😁😁
Great video Geoff, think you gave the volvo an accurate, entertaining review.
I bought a late registed Saffron 03 C70 manual 2.3hpt 60k(now on 89k) 7 years ago, best car I have ever owned(I also currently own a LHD 1990 golf Gti G60 supercharged and a 1992 BMW E34 3.8 M5 5spd) totally reliable (a £69 bosch turbo pressure sensor in all that time, along with normal preventative maintenance) just keeps on going.
The volvo C70 ticks all the boxes,stunning looks(what was volvo thinking?) ultra reliable, zero rust,extremely comfortable and has the performance when you need it.
I was also lucky enough to purchase a manual c70 2.4lpt convertible, no mot, working roof recently for the measly some of £320(rescued from foreseeable scrapyard doom) a few minor jobs later, bit of paintwork and now have a stunning summertime cruiser for less than a£1000
If your on the look out for a fantastic reliable future classic for peanuts, that can be used all year round, can't think of a better choice
We'll done Geoff (and Volvo) for providing a great video 👍
Thank you! Saffon C70 Manual, i'm horny just thinking about it.
My philosophy toward cars exactly!
I love my two old Volvos and will likely keep them until one of us dies!
I have a Saab friend, a Cadillac friend, and an Oldsmobile friend who look at their “old outdated” cars the same way. 😉
Mine C 70 2.4 T from 1999 have the color cassis pearl metallic.
I agree with your rant Geoff! 😂
Geoff goes to all this trouble to make good content and as of now has 3 likes ffs! Keep at it mate, I love it 👌
I do it for the love not the likes, ha ha ha. And the babes. I do it for all the babes.
The one appearing in "The Saint" was coral-red not saffron-orange.
i would love that car 🤒🤒
Had mine since 2006 & now runs 420 bhp
My first car! Had a black c70 T5; so sad I have since sold it 😢
Hi, would you prefer it over the 9-5 Aero? Do you find it more comfortable or better built/more luxurious?
No. I'd take a 9-5 Aero over the C70 every time. Need to try a C70 T5...
I tend to agree with the hard top that the Saab was minor compared to that, however when you talk about ragtops…. I would argue that the Saab 93 is much better
in the scrape yard i say t the same thing ..this was part of someones family and now they dont give 2 flips about it and dont want any part of it..
50mph limit on space saver?
Yeah, totally forgot...
Forgot to say mines red, and the mice damage is evident on the wiring. Thank God the interior has that old Volvo smell and nothing worse.
129k miles is break-in mileage for those cars.
You are so right, this car has much life left, the Volvo seats will be great for your back, much money has been spent but some &*^% would prefer to cut the cat off... Like you this makes no sense to me on any level!
How the F u get them so cheap..here in Finland those cost 3000 quid!!!!! 😅I want one, one day.
😂is it wasteful I’ve just picked up a out of mot c70 gt 20lt lpt with 101000 and a pet leak £250 I’m scraping after I’ve pulled the orange/tan interior for sale😂 and premium stereo package headlights bonnet bumper n 17”wheels all going in my diesel 70 🤦♂️👍✌️
Beautiful ride and you are so right about people who discard there excellent vehicles after taking extraordinary care of them! Total dumbass’s, he ha! There Stupidity is your well deserved Reward! All Volvos are over engineered with love n Quality n Beauty! I love my V40 that I just bought for an excellent price!😊
1999 to 2004 then they released the hard top convertibles possibly the ugliest Volvo ever. The first edition coupe and soft top still are great looking cars ✅️💗